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Summer Hours:
Prairie School will be open Monday-Thursday through May. In June and July the office will be open on Tuesdays from 8:00-3:00. Then August 1st, school hours will resume. Please contact Tabitha Piel at tpiel@prairieschool.org if you need prompt assistance.

3 days ago, Prairie School District

MCC Art Opportunity

1 day ago, Tabitha Piel

FBLA night at El Jacal

4 days ago, Mrs. Debra Meece, FBLA Adviser

Happy Monday! Members: we are moving cemetery clean-up to this Friday the 24th! Please meet at the Stoneham cemetery at 8:00 with gloves, weed walkers, mowers, racks, and trash bags! See you Friday!

Thank you for your fantastic support of the Book Fair! Remember to read 20 minutes a day this summer. High Plains Library is having a summer reading program through the Bookmobile. Students brought schedules home. Also check out the summer reading programs at the public libraries. Happy Summer Reading!!

11 days ago, Mrs. Northup, Media Specialist

Congrats to MaKayla Baker and Walter Jordan on making it to State Track! We are proud of you!

Elementary Track and field day tomorrow!! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️
Remember - we changed things a little!!
9:00-11:00 Running Events
11:00-12:00 Lunch
12:00-Inside events start
Oh!! And....we HAVE to stay off the football field tomorrow...we are trying to do our best to help it be ready for football next fall!! So....we would REALLY appreciate everyone staying to the outside of track!! Thank you!! 👍

12 days ago, Dashanda Bringelson

Last day to order a yearbook is the last day of school, May 16th. You can order by turning in an order form with payment to Mrs. Meece or order online at jostensyearbooks.com. Stay tuned for details about a distribution party for high school when yearbooks get in!

12 days ago, Mrs. Debra Meece, Yearbook Adviser

Ms. MaKayla Baker is our only Mustang trackster going to state. She qualified in the high jump, long jump, 800 and the mile. Congrats MAKAYLA! State track is at Jeffco Stadium in Lakewood.

12 days ago, Kendra Holloway

Movie Tickets: Please remember that the last day to purchase summer movie passes from FBLA or FFA will be tomorrow.

12 days ago, Prairie School District

5th Grade Simple Machines. 5th graders had the opportunity to present their machines to the lower elementary students.

13 days ago, Yanesia Long

Thanks to all that supported the 8th grade Snack Shack! We loved our trip ❤️ to Spider Monkey!!

14 days ago, Stacy Pollart - Career Coach

Thanks to all that supported the 8th grade Snack Shack! We loved our trip ❤️ to Spider Monkey!!

14 days ago, Stacy Pollart - Career Coach

Mrs. Lawson's Prairie School Music Program and Retirement reception on May 9th, 2019

14 days ago, Mrs. Roxanne Marick, Mathematics

Our “Flat Friends” came back!! The first graders were so excited to learn about Flat Stanley’s adventures!!! Our friends went all over the country and a few even went across the ocean to England, Belgium, and to the Netherlands! We learned so much and are so thankful for our friends across the country and world!! 🌎📬🗺

15 days ago, Dashanda Bringelson

5th Grade: Heart Dissection Lab

15 days ago, Yanesia Long

See you tonight at 6:50 for Kindergarten Graduation!!!!! 😍 🎓🎉

16 days ago, Mrs. Johnson - Kindergarten Teacher

We've been hard at work in the art room, and now you can check it out! The Spring art show is up in the main hall, the aux. gym, and the library. Elementary parents, please take your students' work home with you this evening. You can also grab it next week!

16 days ago, Art

Spanish II Class: A brain workout - playing Spanish Scrabble.

16 days ago, Yanesia Long

PH Indicators: Acids and Bases Chemistry Lab 5th Grade

16 days ago, Yanesia Long

Chromebooks and chargers are due back to the school on Wednesday, May 15th for students in grades 7-12.

Prairie's registration days are going to take place on the following days: (Families are welcome to turn in the enrollment form anytime before the end of the year for students that are currently enrolled).
May 14th: Field day -enrollment paperwork may be completed and turned in. Students do not have to turn in sports physicals at this time.
May 28th: Office will be open from 7-5 for families to come and turn in paperwork.
June: 10th- All enrollment forms for current out of district students are due on 6-10-2019. Please note that if the information is not received by this date, Prairie will begin to contact students on the waiting list.

17 days ago, Tabitha Piel

Field Day
Students & Parents,
Welcome to the last day of school for our students in grades PK-5th grade. We are in the homestretch. Please see the schedule below for the field day on Tuesday, May 14th.
· We will begin at 8:30 with a short awards assembly for students in elementary.
· The 2019 Prairie Mustang Elementary Track & Field Day will be starting at 9:00 AM.
· Field Events Pre-5th 9:00-11:30 (Gymnasium), Lunch 11:30-12:30, Running Races Pre-5th 12:30-2:00ish, Awards
· Please have your student wear their class Tie-Dye shirt.
· Pre-school – 5th grade will eat at 11:30.
· Parents are invited to have lunch at the school with your student(s).
($3.00 a meal for adults – Mrs. Davis will be collecting money in the lunchroom). Please call Ms. Kendra with your RSVP by Monday, May 13th before 8:30am.
· We look forward to seeing everyone for a great day of track & field! PLEASE HAVE YOUR KIDS DRESS APPROPRIATELY FOR THE WEATHER, WEAR PROPER SHOES, HAVE ON SUNSCREEN, AND BRING A WATER BOTTLE WITH THEIR NAME ON IT!

The New Raymer FFA had a great day yesterday! We competed at State Career Development events and our students truly did their best!
Ashley S, Andrew L, Montana G, and Isaac D were the State Winning Ag Sales team.
Faye K, Shelby R, Megan A, and Bobbie S placed as a Gold Team.
Amy P placed in the silver category of the Milk Judging Contest.
Alyssa J placed bronze in the Floriculture contest.
It was truly a good day and we are proud of all the members that competed!

18 days ago, Mrs. Larson - Agricultural Instructor

Candy Neuron Models are educational and delicious

18 days ago, Allison Gooderum

The Prairie Mustangs Baseball team will be traveling to Haxtun to take on #5 Granada at 1:00pm on Saturday 5/11.

18 days ago, Kendra Holloway

Bike safety day in the preschool! When it rains outside we improvise!

18 days ago, Brendee Whitney

3rd Grade’s Rain Forest Dioramas- We all love this project and I love seeing all their creativity. They are in display in our classroom hallway and will go home after the program on Thursday. Come see them in person! They are awesome!

5/6/2019
BREAKFAST: BISCUIT AND GRAVY AND FRESH FRUIT
LUNCH: PIGS IN A BLANKET, FRENCH FRIES, PEARS AND CORN

19 days ago, Sarah Chase/ Head Cook

Prairie School District Re-11j has an opening for Junior High girls basketball basketball coach and assistant High School girls basketball coach. Please send applications to kholloway@prairieschool.org. Prairie is an equal opportunity employer.

21 days ago, Kendra Holloway

Junior Achievement Day with the Sophomores
May 2nd, 2019

22 days ago, Mrs. Roxanne Marick, Mathematics

Prairie students made roller coasters and solved for velocities, accelerations and G forces. Proud of these kids!

22 days ago, Allison Gooderum

The lockout for Prairie school has been lifted.

23 days ago, Kendra Holloway

Prairie is in a lockout for precautionary purposes. We will let you know once the lockout is lifted. There is no perceived danger.

Congratulations to our writers and artists!! Our students did well in the Nell Propst Northeast Colorado Historical Essay & Art Contest. Mitch's essay earned 2nd and a $2,000 scholarship. Hannah earned 3rd and $1,000 for her essay. Andrew was recognized with an honorable mention for his essay. Brianna earned an honorable mention for the photograph and cover design that she submitted. We are so proud of these students and the other 13 Mustangs that submitted qualifying entries.
Emily Johnson
Isaac Doll
David Speicher
Sy Northrup
Sailor Greene-Becker
Makayla Baker
Emma Stump
Patrick Thompson
Ashley Scott
Paige Northrup
Devin Littlefield
Walter Jordan
Ayden Marler

23 days ago, Stacy Pollart - Career Coach

3rd graders designed their own emoji today with sticky notes and then they found the area and perimeter of their emoji. They all did great!

24 days ago, Mrs. Bailey- 3rd Grade Teacher

The Cover 4 Theatre is pleased to bring back the “Summer Matinee Series Kids Shows” for 2019. The price for the entire series of 10 movies is Only $15.00. This is a fundraiser with the proceeds going to the New Raymer FBLA and FFA. Tickets can be bought from members of either organization, Mrs. Meece or Mrs. Larson.
The tickets can be bought for Mondays or Tuesdays. Both days show is at 11:00 am or 1:30 pm.
A big thank you to Tiffany Wulf for finding this fundraiser for our student organizations.
Please see the attached flyer.

Buy One Get One Free Book
May 6-9, 2019 in Media Center
Open 8 am to 4 pm
Open before and after the Spring Program on May 9.
Go to the link below for the Book Fair webpage
http://www.scholastic.com/bf/prairieschooldistrictre11j2
Scroll to the bottom for the new feature (e-wallet).
You can set up an account for your child and not have to send money to school. Call me at school if you have questions.

25 days ago, Mrs. Northup, Media Specialist

Weather Change for Mustang Baseball!
Our Mustangs will play in the District 4 Tournament starting Thursday, May 2nd @ noon @ Caliche. We play Peetz for the first round. The second round of games and championships will be Saturday, May 4th.
Site to be determined.
Good Luck Mustangs!!

The coin challenge has been extended to this week due to lack of participation last week. There was information on the “news” on the website. For more detailed information, go to “news” and read the updated letter.
Elementary students (PS-5th) will be bringing coins starting TOMORROW (Monday, April 29). Each classroom teacher will collect the money. Each class’ money will be used to give students a chance to participate in the Book Fair, add new books to the school or classroom library, and to donate to other reading organizations. Scholastic will match the money we earn and will donate to the organizations listed in the letter.
Monday----Pennies Tuesday--Nickels Wednesday--Dimes Thursday--Quarters

27 days ago, Mrs. Northup, Media Specialist

We ❤️ Trooper Beaverson!! He visited the first grade yesterday and taught us all about his job and safe places to play!! Thank you Trooper Beaverson!! 🚓👍

29 days ago, Dashanda Bringelson

Student council elections were this morning! Winners will be announced May 8th at the Prairie Awards Ceremony!

Great job at State Prairie FBLA, I am so proud of you! You represented Prairie well in everything you did.

about 1 month ago, Mrs. Debra Meece, FBLA Adviser

Mrs. Northup and I took 27 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th graders who earned the AR field trip to Denver. We got to tour Hammonds Candy Factory and the U.S. Mint. We all learned many new facts! Congratulations to all these magnificent readers who achieved this accomplishment!

about 1 month ago, Mrs. Bailey- 3rd Grade Teacher

Congratulations to Amy Pollart, 1st place in Agribusiness. State Champion! National Qualifier!!

about 1 month ago, Mrs. Debra Meece, FBLA Adviser

Congratulations to Eli Marler for placing in the top ten and making it on stage for Computer Problem Solving!

about 1 month ago, Mrs. Debra Meece, FBLA Adviser

Congratulations Loralei Carroll, Emma Martinez, and Madison Stewart 3rd place in Community Service Project and National qualifiers!!

about 1 month ago, Mrs. Debra Meece, FBLA Adviser

Prairie School District RE-11J, located in New Raymer Colorado, has the following positions open: • Science and Art Teacher.
Please send all applications to Mrs. Tabitha Piel at tpiel@prairieschool.org. If you have any other questions please call 970-437-5351. These positions will be open until filled. Prairie School District Re-11J is an equal opportunity employer.

Congratulations to Ayden Marler and Eli Marler for placing in the NJC Math-Science Contest!
Ayden: 1st in Senior Math and 2nd in Chemistry
Eli: 1st in Geometry and 3rd in 10th Grade Critical Thinking

about 1 month ago, Mrs. Roxanne Marick, Mathematics

Reminder of the parent/member meeting tomorrow for State Attendees. At 7 a.m. in the Business room OR 4 p.m. in the Science room. See you there! State Countdown- 6 days!

about 1 month ago, Mrs. Debra Meece, FBLA Adviser

Last chance to guarantee a yearbook or personalize it. We are not ordering extra this year, so make sure you pre-order your yearbook by April 26th. Yearbooks are $35. You can order online at jostensyearbooks.com or complete an order form and turn in to Mrs. Meece.

5th Graders teaching their peers, parents, and teacher during Genius Hour. Students turned their passions into projects by investigating new ideas or skills. Thank you parents for your support.

about 1 month ago, Yanesia Long

Upcoming preschool important dates- March 25th- Field trip to Mertens Farms after lunch, May 2nd- Field trip to CDOT Shop after lunch and May 7th- Bike Day (2pm-3pm)- further information and permission slips to follow

School will be cancelled for Thursday, April 11th. Have a nice weekend.

about 1 month ago, Tabitha Piel

Due to forecasted inclement weather Prairie school is releasing at 2:15 today. Please make arrangements to have your students picked up then. Thank you.

about 1 month ago, Kendra Holloway

The junior high track meet in Akron on Friday 4-12 has been canceled.

about 1 month ago, Kendra Holloway

Congratulations to Montana Goodman who will be serving as the FFA District XIV Vice President and Arek Wulf who will be the FFA District XIV Reporter! They represented New Raymer FFA like rockstars last night! Also thank you to our current President, Walter Jordan, for serving on the nominating committee!

about 1 month ago, Mrs. Larson - FFA Advisor

Senior field trip yesterday to the Wild Animal Sanctuary. Seniors enjoyed learning about animal rescues and what it takes to take care of these rescued animals.

Announcements: Due to severe weather the National Honor Society Induction has been rescheduled to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10th, 2019 in the Auxiliary Gym. Also - The Holocaust Survivor's field trip has been canceled for Wednesday evening.

about 1 month ago, Mrs. Roxanne Marick, Mathematics

No STEM Wednesday, April 10th.

about 1 month ago, Tabitha Piel

I Read One Million Words, Can You? Congratulations to my 5th grade million word readers. Your teacher’s heart is exploding with happiness.

Spanish II: Spanish outdoors enjoying fresh air. At the end of class, Patrick Thompson guided us through a yoga session.

about 1 month ago, Yanesia Long

Flags this morning, saying the Pledge of Allegiance as a school!

about 1 month ago, Mrs. Debra Meece, Yearbook Adviser

The first graders became BRIDGE ENGINEERS today in the high school science room!! Mrs. Gooderum taught them all about the strength of triangles and that making mistakes when trying to figure things it is part of learning!! We really appreciate her and the time she spent teaching us today!!

about 1 month ago, Dashanda Bringelson

Elementary Running Club: Today we had almost 40 elementary students participate in running club this morning. If your child will like to join us next Thursday morning please have them bring back the signed permission slip. We will meet at 7:30 am on Thursday mornings in the month of April. Go mustangs! 🐴💛🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏽‍♂️🏃🏼‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏽‍♂️

The first graders have been working on their writing skills by journaling their adventures at their house with Paddington Bear!! Paddington had quite an exciting time spending the night with all the first graders! He ate marmalade, read stories, did chores, and even made friends with a few pets!!! ❤️😊🐻

Last week the 3rd graders had a wonderful time learning at pioneer school at the old Stoneham schoolhouse. The students learned all day just as students learned 100 years ago. It was a fun day!

about 1 month ago, Mrs. Bailey- 3rd Grade Teacher

Prom 2019, "A Night in Cabo", will be held this Saturday, April 6th at the Stoneham Community Building. All high school students are invited to attend the dance from 7-11 pm. The Grand March will begin at 7, so be there by 6:45 if you want to be a part of it. Out-of-school-date forms can be found in Mrs. Dollerschell's room. Please contact Mrs. Dollerschell with any questions.

about 1 month ago, Mrs. Jennifer Dollerschell, Junior Class Sponsor

Currently in the 5th grade, students are following the steps of Plutarch, biographer of notable Greeks and Romans. 5th graders are currently writing and learning about their peers - they are having a blast!

It’s adventure time!!! The first graders have sent their Flat Stanleys in the mail to discover places all over our country and even other countries!! We’ll keep you posted about all the amazing things we learn from their adventures!! 🌎📬💌

about 1 month ago, Dashanda Bringelson

Second graders learning about animal adaptations with a bird beak investigation.

about 1 month ago, Megan Samber- Second Grade Teacher

The Winter Sports Banquet for Monday 4/1 has been postponed. Please stay tuned for further details.

Kindergarten and 3rd grade buddies!!! Learning together all about the continents and oceans. 🌍🗺️🌏

about 1 month ago, Mrs. Johnson - Kindergarten Teacher

More pictures of yesterday's activities. Always remember to buckle up and drive smart!

about 1 month ago, Mrs. Debra Meece, FBLA Adviser

Yesterday, FBLA members presented to the elementary classes about seat belt safety. They helped the students create their own duct tape seat belts as a promise to always wear their seat belt. This is a part of our Buckle Up Drive Smart project.

Thank you to everyone that contributed to the March of Dimes Penny Wars. We raised a total of $293.20! Congratulations to the first grade class for coming in first place with $65.10. They have earned a donut party. 2nd place was 6th grade and third place was 3rd grade.

Baseball has been moved up to start at 3 in Yuma on 3/25. The bus will leave Prairie at 12:30. The high school track meet has been rescheduled for Tuesday 3/26 in Yuma with a 1:00 start time. The Winter Sports banquet has been rescheduled for Monday April 1st.

2 months ago, Kendra Holloway

The track meet today in Yuma is CANCELED. NO TRACIK MEET TODAY 3/23..

2 months ago, Kendra Holloway

Make sure you look at the dinning tabs and the updated live feed because there are a few meals that have changed for this next week because I already had meals purchased before the blizzard hit. Thanks for encouraging your children to eat school lunches!!! See you all Monday!!!!

2 months ago, Sarah Chase/ Head Cook

Our high school track team will leave at 7:30 on Saturday 3/23 for the Yuma meet. Our baseball team will leave at 1:00 on Monday 3/25 for our Yuma game.

2 months ago, Kendra Holloway

Congratulations to Ayden Marler, Patrick Thompson, Walter Jordan, Devin Littlefield, Hannah Kinnison, and Eli Marler for their 3rd place finish in the State Knowledge Bowl championships! These students spent the last two days on the CSU campus where they competed in 2 written rounds and nine oral rounds of grueling competition. They represented Prairie well!! Great Job!

2 months ago, Mrs. Dollerschell, Knowledge Bowl Sponsor

Fleming does not have enough players for a baseball team, so our game with them is canceled on 4/4. We will pick up a game 3/28 in Haxtun at 3:00.

2 months ago, Kendra Holloway

It may be Spring Break, but these Prairie Mustangs were on the road this morning at 5:30 heading to the Colorado Knowledge Bowl Championships! Day 1 is in the books and finds the Mustangs sitting in 3rd place by a narrow margin. The team competes again tomorrow...stay tuned!

2 months ago, Mrs. Jennifer Dollerschell, English Language Arts

Congratulations Amy & Walter!! These two Mustangs were selected as two of the 9 Morgan County Rural Electric Scholarship recipients for 2019. Each received a $1,000 scholarship to be used next year as they continue their education at the next level.

2 months ago, Stacy Pollart - Career Coach

Morgan County Rural Electric Association hosted their annual meeting today and Andrew was able to express his sincere appreciation for the Washington DC trip they sponsored him to attend. He was also selected to represent Colorado at a national meeting held in Orlando, FL last week. Congratulations Andrew!!

Due to the predicted weather conditions tomorrow, there will be no school Wednesday the 13th. Decisions about Thursday the 14th will be made tomorrow afternoon or evening.

2 months ago, Tabitha Piel

One of our very own FFA members was featured on the Colorado FFA Foundation Facebook page for his SAE Breeding Grant! Congrats David we are so proud of you and your hard work you have put into your Supervised Agriculture Experience!

Congrats to 3rd Quarter 6th grade STELLAR STUDENTS! Kendra Sutter, Savanah Mertens, and Molly Wulf did a terrific job and turned in all assignments on time, brought all materials to class, weren't tardy, and had excellent behavior! Way to go girls!!!

Just a reminder to FBLA members and anyone who ordered pizza from us, FBLA Little Caesar's Fundraisers are delivered tomorrow afternoon. Members, please make plans to pick up these frozen items after 3:00 tomorrow and deliver them to your customers!

3 months ago, Mrs. Debra Meece, FBLA Adviser

Poetry March Madness in 4th Grade - Starts Monday

3 months ago, Dani Ramseier

Mrs. Long's 5th graders worked with measuring angles using protractors with Mrs. Marick's Algebra I class on Thursday.

3 months ago, Mrs. Roxanne Marick, Mathematics

Kindergarten and 1st grade tried to answer the age old question 🙋 how many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie pop?!?! 1, 2, 3......100...more than 100!!! 😍

The first graders are getting “state basketball fever” as we make posters for our AMAZING team!! GOOOO Mustangs!! We believe in you!!! 🏀😊❤️

3 months ago, Dashanda Bringelson

The last bunch of second grade animal report and habitat diorama presentations!

3 months ago, Megan Samber- Second Grade Teacher

Day 2 of animal reports and habitat diorama presentations in second grade! They too did an amazing job! I am amazed at the creativity and thought that went into all of the second graders’ diorama projects!

3 months ago, Megan Samber- Second Grade Teacher

The Bovine Reproduction Ag class is on day 2 of learning how to find a cervix, pass a rod for correct breeding, and getting semen correctly out of the tank. They are doing an awesome job and have worked so hard for this.

3 months ago, Mrs. Larson - Agricultural Instructor

3rd graders interviewed our awesome boy’s basketball team as they are headed to state this week! Take state boys!!! The interviews are coming soon...

Prairie School has an opening for a full-time teaching position, which is 1/2 time Music, for the 2019-2020 school year. Please email Tabitha Piel at tpiel@prairieschool.org or call the school at 970-437-5351 for information. Applications may be found on our website at the following link: https://bit.ly/2tGSP5i. The position will be open until filled. Prairie School is an equal opportunity employer.

Barnyard fun and Ag in the classroom! Yesterday we had a chance to see and learn more about the barnyard animals and today the second graders had a blast learning how to make butter and had the opportunity to milk a cow! We love learning from our Ag students and teacher!

3 months ago, Megan Samber- Second Grade Teacher

We have the best FFA chapter in the WORLD 🌎!! The first graders learned how to milk a cow and they made butter during AG in the classroom this morning!!! 🐄❤️

A Huge Thank You!!! To Michelle Welliver for replacing the Drum in our Classroom Printer/Copier

3 months ago, Carrie Jordan

Valentines day FUN!! ❤️💞

3 months ago, Mrs. Johnson - Kindergarten Teacher

4th Grade- Why does the sun rise and set?

3 months ago, Dani Ramseier

3rd Grade Conversation Heart Valentine Letters Activity

3 months ago, Mrs. Bailey- 3rd Grade Teacher

Celebrate National FFA Week!! Here is the schedule for this upcoming week!
Monday - BARNYARD DAY - DRIVE YOUR TRACTOR TO SCHOOL DAY
Tuesday - AG IN THE CLASSROOM (Ask your littles what they learned and ask your high school students what they taught)
Wednesday - TEACHER and STAFF APPRECIATION BREAKFAST - The students are excited to be offering pancakes, sausage, eggs!
Thursday - AG TRIVIA - At lunch we will have a high school Kahoot challenge, there will be prizes for the winners!
* All week long there will be a coloring contest for Elementary and Middle school students! Prizes will be awarded on Thursday!

3 months ago, Mrs. Larson - FFA Advisor

Valentine Fun in First Grade!! ❤️

3 months ago, Dashanda Bringelson

Congrats to the 6th grade Regional Science Fair students! Kudos to Simon Marler, Beau Carlson, and Savanah Mertens who represented our school well at the regional science fair (Longs Peak Science Fair). We are so proud of you!

The second graders are busy learning all about habitats! We are finishing up our animal research and writing our reports here at school! Just a reminder, the animal habitat dioramas are due on Monday, March 4th!

3 months ago, Megan Samber- Second Grade Teacher

Last week the FFA chapter had a blast with our special guests, the Colorado State FFA Officers!

3 months ago, Mrs. Larson - FFA Advisor

National Honor Society applications are available from Mrs. Marick beginning February 14th, 2019. They are due to Mrs. Marick by Thursday, March 7th, 2019 at
4 p.m.